German Apple Fritters - Apfelküchle

Apfelküchle (apple fritters) are a popular German pastry, mainly in the state of Baden Württemberg. They are sliced apples dipped into a thick pancake mix, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Very easily made and incredibly delicious for breakfast or afternoon tea.

If you like apples and pancakes this will be a new favourite for sure!

Ingredients

Serves 2 people

• 2 apples

• 100 g flour

• 80 ml milk (ideally whole milk)

• 1 egg and 1 egg yolk

• 50 g sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• vegetable oil

Method

1. Peel 2 apples and use an apple corer to remove the core. Cut the apples into thin slices.

2. Combine 25 g sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside for later.

3. Add 100 g flour, 25 g sugar, 80 ml milk, 1 egg, and 1 egg yolk to a mixing bowl and mix using a hand mixer until a thick, even dough comes together.

4. Heat a frying pan to medium-high heat then add 2 tbsp vegetable oil.

5. Dip the apple slices into the dough so they are fully covered. Then, fry them from each side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

6. Place apple fritters on a kitchen towel for the excess oil to be absorbed.

7. Dip apple fritters into the cinnamon-sugar mix before serving.

Guten Appetit! (“Enjoy your meal” in German)

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